Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen

4.9

Outstanding(50 Reviews)

House in Menemsha, MA

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this house rental

Beautiful restored 130 year old Sea Captain's House on historic Music Street in the heart of West Tisbury. The home was lovingly restored to it's original splendor by the owners, keeping all the architectural details. The candlelight dining room is wonderfully cozy to entertain friends. A spacious screened-in porch allows al fresco dining, a quiet location to read the book you have been meaning to read for the last year but never had time. The bedrooms are bright and airy with shutters and ample closet space. The outdoor shower is great for when you return from the beach. There is a gas barbecue in the backyard and an area for outdoor dining. Ample parking. Sleeps 10.

Keywords: 150 year old Traditional Clapboard Sea Captain's House, West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, Cape and Islands, rental home, rental house, the Vineyard,

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Menemsha, MA

Nearby attractions

The Breakers

52.8 mi

Heritage Museums & Gardens

43.2 mi

Battleship Cove

54.1 mi

New Bedford Whaling Museum

35 mi

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Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen

$$$$

4.9

Outstanding(50 Reviews)

House in Menemsha, MA

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Menemsha, MA

Nearby attractions

The Breakers

52.8 mi

Heritage Museums & Gardens

43.2 mi

Battleship Cove

54.1 mi

New Bedford Whaling Museum

35 mi

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(50 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

Wow -= what a wonderful time we had during this stay And this was our second time at this house - so we knew excatly what to expect, And it was even better!! This is such a wonderful and welcoming house - just so easy for our family. The location is terrific - especially with young children - the playground across the street, the wonderful library around the corner, a great place (7A) for breakfast food and perhaps my favorite place on the island - the Field Gallery!! Having stayed there before, it was so easy to settle in - but since we were there, there were many renovations/improvements- including the kitchen and master bath And the screened-in porch is fantastic - we all spent so much time there - meals, playing, perfect for rainy days, too!! But perhaps the icing on the cake is that the owners, Josh & Grace, were a pleasure to rent from - at every step of the way. They are so responsive, helpful and truly couldn't be better landlords. So I give this house and our stay an A+++

5.0

Sep 2023

The house is beautifully restored and well appointed. The screened in porch is a dream.

5.0

Aug 2023

Lovely home in quiet up island area. Short drive to beaches.

5.0

Jul 2023

A beautiful house that is well located next to the Unitarian church and Alleys general store. The screened porch is epic and everything in the kitchen is updated and the beds were very comfortable. It absolutely has the feel of a historic house that has been lovingly maintained. Only comment might be to add more instructions/information in the welcome packet. Would definitely go again!!

5.0

Oct 2022

Having grown up in classic old home, this property really appealed to me. The large, screened in porch overlooking a very nice lawn was also very appealing. Having spent years coming to the Vineyard, I also appreciated the convenient location and its accessibility to all points of interest on the island.

5.0

Sep 2022

We came to the island for a few family memorials, and hosted two post-event large-ish evening get-togethers at the beginning of our stay. The weather complied and the lovely and capacious screened porch, dining, and two living rooms enabled several small groups to congregate pretty well.. The house is outfitted for a party- with lovely and plentiful (non-plastic!) serving supplies, glassware, flatware etc. which was very happy-making. The art and unpretentious, yet elegant furnishings create a very homey, comforting environment. The kitchen was a pleasure for collaborative cooking - there we found everything we needed to cook great multiple daily meals for our group. Our only recommendations would be to 1) improve lighting (particularly in the waning summer, early fall, with the earlier darker evenings); and 2) provide more comfortable seating for 6-8 people in the communal living/dining spaces. It was impossible to play games, hang out comfort or read in the two sitting rooms in the evenings with the minimal lighting. Likewise, the full bath upstairs needs additional lighting-it would particularly make the room safer for older folks. That said, we made do quite nicely and loved our stay. Would definitely return!

5.0

Sep 2022

Our family (5 adults + 1 dog!) enjoyed our stay in this West Tisbury home. Great location -- close to Long Point and Lamberts' Cove beaches, as well as some great walking trails -- and we loved spending time on the large screened-in porch.

5.0

Sep 2022

Our second annual stay in this property that is just as listed & in our opinion, supremely located. While it’s difficult to want to leave the perfect screen porch, one can easily get anywhere on island from this hamlet. The kitchen is nicely stocked to cook in while there are many local eats nearby. We look forward to our next visit!

5.0

Aug 2022

The Captain's house is a fabulous home. This is the second year we've stayed there and we have found that it suits our needs perfectly. The bedrooms are spacious, bedding comfortable and the ceiling fans and AC units (new from 1 year ago) will keep you cool on sweltering nights. The living room and sitting room are ideal spaces for reading or simply quiet contemplation. The kitchen is incredibly well equipped, we used it daily. The screened in porch is definitely the highlight of the home, a perfect place to have a meal or a drink, and enjoy time with others, day or night. Other upsides: the outdoor shower is great when coming home from a day at the beach, a stay in the home gives one access to Lambert's Cove Beach, and the West Tisbury Farmer's Market (Wed/Sat) is around the corner. We look forward to a return visit next summer!

4.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful historic home right in the village of West Tisbury; easy access to the bus station, historic general store, library, playground, and art gallery. We had a slight hiccup with the air conditioning units early on but the owner/property manager was great and it was fixed quickly. One bedroom did not have an AC unit which complicated our stay a bit (child’s room) and the cleaning crew showed up an hour early on the last day (9 AM although check out was 10 AM) and hung out in the back yard until we left at 9:45 AM. (That was a bit disappointing since our flight wasn’t until much later in the day and we wanted a relaxing morning before departing.) Minus that, it was a good property with gorgeous furnishings and a nice back yard. I would recommend staying there when the weather is a bit on the cooler side.

5.0

Jul 2022

We loved this home, BOTH years we visited and cannot wait for the next. It is a lovely home with an enchanting garden, centrally situated to everywhere on the island

5.0

Jun 2022

We really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the beauty and associated quirky charm of this farmhouse. Even though it was June, we really lucked out with beautiful sunny weather. The big screened porch was a real hit for morning coffee and evening relaxation. We cooked almost every night, and had our meals both in the cozy dining room, as well as the porch. Saw my first firefly of the season on our last night! Host very responsive - with obvious new beach chairs and towels. Right around the corner from coffee place for those who had to work from home!

2.0

Sep 2021

Robert and Josh were exceptional in making our stay agreeable. We forget a vital pc cable and they developed a solution to allow us to work remotely. Above and beyond. Their property is centrally located to explore the Vineyard. Their screened porch was our home for the week. Simply marvelous. If you are a cyclist, the location is perfect. If you are a reader, they have an impressive library. The public library across the street is a gem.

2.0

Sep 2021

We very much enjoyed our stay and had a very positive experience overall, especially the large screened porch became our go-to place to relax, enjoy evening cocktails and dinner. The house has plenty of comfortable space inside and out even for large groups. The only drawback was that the lighting on the porch is very minimal; indeed we temporarily moved one or two table lamps from the inside to the porch so that we could read and see our food :-) There are many board games and an endless supply of books. Our host even allowed us to take a few home and send back once we finish reading them. The kitchen is equipped well with pretty much everything one would expect . Contrary to the description there where no beach chairs and beach towels. Our host quickly remedied that by dropping a few off the day after we asked for them. However, there where a couple of things that didn't impress us. One thing especially we didn't expect: only one bathroom has a shower, and it is not very spacious due to it being inside a free standing bath tub. It was described correctly but we didn't notice and didn't think of asking before booking. The outside shower, however, is wonderful - and the weather was still warm enough for it to be used comfortably. The mattress of one of the queen beds clearly has seen better times. We found it uncomfortably soft and worn out in the center. Also note that the downstairs bedroom has no closet. We didn't use it but it's good to know especially when booking with a larger group.

2.5

Sep 2021

We had a great time during our stay. The house was great for a large group with young kids and close to store/library/playground in West Tisbury. We loved the charm of the house and the screened in porch, where we spent most of our family meals!

2.5

Aug 2021

Incredible stay at a stunning historic home full of charm. We had an incredible stay and absolutely loved our time, especially our endless mornings and evenings on the magical screened in porch.

2.5

Jul 2021

We've been coming to the Vineyard for 40+ years and this house was fabulous! We've always stayed in Chilmark but wanted to be in West Tisbury because of the location, with an18 month old now in the family - and the Historic Captain's House was everything it was described as - and it fit the bill perfectly! Bob and Josh were wonderful hosts - very responsive and available if needed. The house is so comfortable, with many spaces to 'live in' and with such a beautiful aesthetic. The house is well equipped and a perfect location to go anywhere on the island. The screened-in porch is a wonderful place to be (as great as it looks in the pictures, as is the house!)..and we spent hours there, from morning until night - hanging out and dining, in all kinds of weather. The only negative was having to leave!!

2.5

Sep 2020

We loved our stay at the Historic Captains House West Tisbury! The house is beautiful, exactly as advertised in the photos in the listing. The screened-in porch was a perfect place to enjoy breakfast and coffee at the beginning of the day and a pre-dinner drink at the end. The location is great and makes it very easy to explore the island, via car or bike. But we also would have been happy to just hang in the house, porch, and yard the whole week!Bob was very helpful and responsive in the lead-up to our stay. And, once we arrived, Josh quickly answered and helped with any questions that we had. They are excellent and kind hosts. We hope to be able to return with friends and family in the future.

2.5

Sep 2020

I stayed here with a group of 4 adults and we each had our own room, but the bathroom situation was unique. 1 had a half bath attached, one had full bath down the hall, and 2 were in conjoining rooms that had half bath+ basin tub and no shower. The master has a wonderfully firm foam mattress, but does not have an attached bath and is right next to the only true full bath. Every day, most opted for the outdoor shower instead. The historic nature of the house is beautiful, however the electronics (especially dishwasher and oven) are in desperate need of replacement. Overall a nice stay for out of season.

2.5

Sep 2020

Overall, a great experience at Bob’s place. The place was perfectly situated on the island and we travelled around easily to all the major sites. The place was very clean and hosts were readily available for questions. The back porch was nice in the evenings after a long day out. Our family had a very nice stay.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Menemsha?

The average price for a rental in Menemsha is $1,125 per night. This rental is $245 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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House in Menemsha, MA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Menemsha, MA

Nearby attractions

Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen

House in Menemsha, MA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Menemsha, MA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Menemsha?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic Captains House - Newly Renovated Primary Bathroom and Upgraded Kitchen?

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